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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 503.24 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 503.24 and 181.13 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 503.24 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/503.24 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 503.24 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 91,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,148.44/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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